On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Apr 18, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Anyone who watches crime shows has probably heard television detectives discussing evidence, warrants and probable cause. While the sensational aspects of police dramas may overshadow these legal concepts, it is important for our readers in Michigan to know that rules...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Feb 8, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Individuals have rights protected by both state laws as well as the United States Constitution when it comes to searches. Article I section 11 of the Michigan state legislature states that there must be a description of the property or premises to be searched, as well...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Dec 28, 2017 | Drug Crimes
With the drug epidemic sweeping our nation today, prisons have become overcrowded. This problem has forced states to come up with their own alternative solutions to imprisonment for lesser crimes. One of the alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation for...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Dec 1, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Possession of a controlled substance is a serious criminal offense. However, it is likely the most common of any criminal charge due to the drug epidemic sweeping our nation today. Sentencing guidelines and drug classifications for these crimes vary from...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Sep 6, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Defenses exist to drug possession charges, but the defenses that apply to a particular case will greatly depend on the facts of the relevant matter. Not all defenses apply to all cases. Here we will discuss several general drug possession defenses that may be used as...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Jul 28, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Police officers in the nearby Michigan community of Dowagiac recently arrested two individuals after stopping their vehicle and searching them and their property. Apparently the officers involved in the matter spotted the driver of the vehicle and recognized him as an...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Feb 8, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Regardless of laws legalizing marijuana going into effect in some other states, the war on drugs wages on in Michigan. Law enforcement agents and prosecutors still aggressively pursue drug cases, and the penalties handed down to those convicted of drug crimes can be...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Jan 26, 2017 | Drug Crimes
A conviction on a drug possession charge can lead to serious consequences in Michigan. Depending on the drug and quantity involved, these consequences can include prison, fines, and damage to one’s reputation. As scary as that may sound, there are defense...
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Dec 15, 2016 | Drug Crimes
If you are facing drug charges for the first time, you’re probably worried about the penalties a conviction can deal to you. You might be afraid of being sent to prison, being forced to pay devastating fines, and having your record marred for years to come....
On behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law | Nov 9, 2016 | Drug Crimes
Some Michigan residents may find themselves breathing a sigh of relief to hear that the country seems to be moving toward a trend of decriminalizing marijuana use and possession. While the law may be trending this way, it is still critical for Michigan residents to...
